At a glance
Reported students
463
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
52nd percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
425
Roosevelt Elementary: 463 reported students.
State peer staffing position
8th percentile
17.5:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 429
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.2:1
What the reported data says about Roosevelt Elementary
Roosevelt Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Santa Barbara. It is one of 21 current school records connected to Santa Barbara Unified. NCES reports 463 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.5:1, below the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (48.4%) and White (37.8%). English learners represent 18.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Roosevelt Elementary
- 1How do the reported 17.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.45 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 18.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White37.8%
- Hispanic48.4%
- Black1.3%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Santa Barbara Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Adams Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
469 reported students
Washington Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
477 reported students
Franklin Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
424 reported students
Harding University Partnership
Elementary · Grades KG–06
364 reported students
Monroe Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
315 reported students
McKinley Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
293 reported students
Public schools near Roosevelt Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peabody Charter Elementary · Charter · Peabody Charter District | KG–06 | 780 | 1.1 mi |
| Santa Barbara Community Academy Elementary · Santa Barbara Unified | KG–06 | 221 | 1.3 mi |
| Adams Elementary Elementary · Santa Barbara Unified | KG–06 | 469 | 1.4 mi |
| Harding University Partnership Elementary · Santa Barbara Unified | KG–06 | 364 | 1.5 mi |
| Adelante Charter Elementary · Charter · Adelante Charter District | KG–06 | 306 | 2 mi |
| Franklin Elementary Elementary · Santa Barbara Unified | KG–06 | 424 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Roosevelt Elementary
What grades does Roosevelt Elementary serve?
Roosevelt Elementary reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Santa Barbara Unified.
How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary?
Roosevelt Elementary reported 463 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 429 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 17.5:1, based on 463 students and 26.45 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Roosevelt Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Roosevelt Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Santa Barbara Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Roosevelt Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
55.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Roosevelt Elementary in?
Roosevelt Elementary is part of Santa Barbara Unified, based in Santa Barbara, CA, which operates 21 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Roosevelt Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Peabody Charter (1.1 mi), Santa Barbara Community Academy (1.3 mi), Adams Elementary (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.